Dog trainers in the Salt Lake City area

Our dog training mission is to help people enjoy their dogs to the fullest and to better the community by helping shelters and rescues.

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When it comes to dog training, I believe my clients and I share the same goals: building a better relationship, helping their dog be the best they can be, and having a little fun in the process. It's really quite simple - well behaved dogs = happy clients. When you put the time into working with your dog, together we can help them be the companion you've always wanted!

Kendra Beckman

Kendra hails from Michigan, where she grew up with an affinity all things furry, feathery, and scaled. From a young age, she brought home every animal under the sun (much to her parents’ chagrin). When her first Rottweiler puppy Bailey came into her life as a young adult, Kendra consumed herself with teaching Bailey new tricks. She began to realize the impact that training had for both dog and pet parent, and wanted to learn everything she could. This newfound passion led her to volunteering with her local shelter where she gained invaluable experience working with a variety of dogs – a passion she still holds dear to her heart 20 years later. Since those early days, Kendra immersed herself in her field, studying under some of the biggest and best names in dog training, like Cesar Millan and Robin MacFarlane, which inspired her to found Doggie Mannerz in 2008. To this day, she still continues her education and skills by traveling around the country to bring back the latest and greatest information for her clients and their dogs. Kendra brings a tailored approach to each and every dog she works with, finding what will help them build and maintain success in their homes and out in the real world. Her down-to-earth approach is fun and easy to understand for both the dogs, and the people who love them. She continues to share her incredible skills with the shelter and rescue community through her love of fostering rescue dogs. Kendra shares her Millcreek home with her three shelter dogs, Zooke, Tayter, and Jelly.

Emily Whipp

Emily Whipp has been in the dog training world for over 10 years. She started as a competitor in Schutzhund, a German dog sport of Protection, Obedience, and Tracking. Since titling her two dogs in the sport, she expanded her knowledge by studying under several well known trainers including Ivan Balabanov, Michael Ellis, Joel Monroe, and Sonja Nord. This provided her with further knowledge of performance dogs in protection and nosework abilities. Her passion for dogs turned into a career as she came to better understand the complex workings of the canine mind and how we can best fulfill them as individuals as well as making them the most enjoyable, livable companions they could be. She currently owns two German Shepherds, her retired working and protection dog Rebel, and her young protection and competition dog Ilse. Her mission is to provide the knowledge and understanding of dogs she has learned over many years to the average dog owner, giving them the possibility to live in harmony and ease with their loyal companion.

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During training Kendra was amazing. She was able to open a channel of trust and communication between Nero and I that allowed me to become a leader to him. Because of her, Nero and I have become a great team. Anytime we go hiking or for a walk, I end up getting stopped by multiple people who ask where I had his training done and if they can take photos of him. This happens so much that I actually had to start carrying a few of Kendra’s business cards with me.

Nero is just over 1.5 years now and my husband and I could not be more impressed with his skillset. I would (and do) recommend Doggie Mannerz to everyone I know. We have recently adopted another puppy who will be attending training with Kendra soon.

Paige and Nero

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Doggie Mannerz and Kendra have been a life saver for me. She has been a part of my Oliver’s life for nearly 3 years and we wouldn’t be where we are today without her love and persistence. She knows his personality so well and his training has been based on her knowledge of challenging dogs which he is. Thank you isn’t enough for what she has done for both of us. Love her!

Sharon Lehr

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Kendra and her staff are amazing! I have trusted her with our dogs for years. Our dogs are trained and so are we!

Cathy Cook Waters

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Our Dog Training Services Territory

Kendra and Emily work with people and their dogs throughout the state of Utah, primarily in Salt Lake County (Sandy, Draper, Midvale, Murray, Holladay, West Jordan, South Jordan, West Valley City, Riverton, Bluffdale, South Mountain, Sugar House, Rose Park, North Salt Lake, and South Salt Lake).

Don’t hesitate to call 801-580-7007 or email Kendra if you live outside of Utah and need a trainer. We are connected with a number of dog trainers nationwide. If we can’t help you we may know somebody who can.